Bienvenidos! Welcome to my home on the web. I created this site for you,
the readers of Young Adult fiction, educators, and anyone else who enjoys a heartfelt story.
My name is Guadalupe Garcia McCall, but most people call me Loop.
I like to sit on my porch, listen to the sounds of nature, and
write stories about the complexities and magic of growing up. When I write,
I think about how important and valuable life and all of its experiences are,
so I try to write stories that give meaning to those experiences.
My debut novel, Under the Mesquite, is not just a story about personal loss;
it is a story about the blessings of family and the power of memory and love. I hope you enjoy reading it.

Upcoming Appearances

- Join me at the SCBWI Book Fair! I will be reading an excerpt from UNDER THE MESQUITE and sharing the poem,
"The Bully," at the San Pedro Barnes and Noble in San Antonio at 1:00 pm on Saturday, 9/20/14.

- Excited to be doing the opening keynote address for the Teacher Conference at Texas State University on 10/18/14.

- Also excited to rush over to the Texas Teen Book Festival in Austin on 10/18/14 to participate in the afternoon panel,
"Is This The Real Life?" with the wonderful, fantastic, A.S. King, Leslye Walton, Scott Westerfeld, and Cory Doctorow!